Bayern Munich's management claims not to have overworked Kim Min-jae (29, Bayern Munich).

According to German media 'Sky Sports' on the 13th (Korea Standard Time), Director General Max Eberl noted Kim Min-jae's physical condition and future plans, saying, "He is struggling with an Achilles tendon injury. He is recovering. He will return to training soon," adding, "Then the competition within the defense line will begin. We will have a strong formation in defense. Kim Min-jae must also withstand the competition," he said.

He emphasized, "We have never harmed Kim Min-jae's health by overworking him."

Kim Min-jae contributed to the team's Bundesliga championship by participating in 43 official matches (3 goals) during the 2024-2025 season. He scored 2 goals in 27 regular league matches and 1 goal in 13 UEFA Champions League matches. He also played in 3 matches of the German Football Association Cup.

However, in the latter half of the season, defensive mistakes increased due to the effects of the Achilles tendon injury. He faced criticism from local fans and media, and transfer rumors even surfaced.

Bayern only granted Kim Min-jae rest after confirming the Bundesliga championship, at the end of the season.

As the season came to an end, there was heated public opinion that Bayern had overworked Kim Min-jae, but Director General Eberl clarified, "We have never harmed his health."

After the league concluded, Bayern is publicly expressing its intention to sell Kim Min-jae. While no specific destination has yet emerged, Kim Min-jae has arrived in the United States with the Bayern squad to prepare for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

In this Club World Cup, Bayern will compete in Group C against Auckland City (Australia), Boca Juniors (Argentina), and Benfica (Portugal). Their first match in the new uniform will be against Auckland City on the 16th.

Meanwhile, there are reports that three of the four clubs in the domestic league backed by the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) are showing interest in Kim Min-jae. Recently, Al Nassr has been the most active in making moves. Saudi 'Al Marsad Sports' reported, "Al Nassr has prepared the transfer fee of €50 million (approximately 78.7 billion won) requested by Munich for Kim Min-jae's acquisition."

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